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Martín Pescador Norteño

Megaceryle alcyon

Least Concern

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The Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) is a species in the genus Megaceryle. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Coraciiformes (Coraciiformes)

Species

Megaceryle alcyon (Martín Pescador Norteño)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカヤマセミ

Chinese 带鱼狗

Spanish Martín Pescador Norteño

French Martin-pêcheur d'Amérique

German Gürtelfischer

Portuguese guarda-rios-cintado

Russian Опоясанный пегий зимородок

Similar Species in Megaceryle

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Martín gigante africano

Megaceryle maxima

Least Concern

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Martín gigante asiático

Megaceryle lugubris

Least Concern

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Martín Pescador Grande

Megaceryle torquata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Martín Pescador Norteño?

The scientific name of Martín Pescador Norteño is Megaceryle alcyon. It belongs to the genus Megaceryle.

What is the conservation status of Martín Pescador Norteño?

Martín Pescador Norteño (Megaceryle alcyon) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Martín Pescador Norteño live?

Martín Pescador Norteño is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Martín Pescador Norteño belong to?

Martín Pescador Norteño (Megaceryle alcyon) belongs to the genus Megaceryle, which is part of the taxonomic family Alcedinidae.

Is Martín Pescador Norteño endangered?

No, Martín Pescador Norteño (Megaceryle alcyon) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Martín Pescador Norteño belong to?

Martín Pescador Norteño (Megaceryle alcyon) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Martín Pescador Norteño?

The closest relatives of Martín Pescador Norteño in the genus Megaceryle include Martín gigante africano, Martín gigante asiático, Martín Pescador Grande.